Hong Kong (HK)
Hong Kong is one of the world's most dynamic cities — a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China operating under the 'One Country, Two Systems' framework that preserves its common law legal system, independent judiciary, free port status, and separate currency.
Capital: Hong Kong
Region: Asia
Language: Chinese (Cantonese)
Currency: HKD (HK$)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 90)
Emergency: 999
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Public Holidays 2026
18 holidays in Hong Kong. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
元旦
February 2026
Tue 17
Lunar New Year (Day 1) Public Holiday
農曆年初一
Year of the Horse begins. Major family reunion holiday. Most businesses closed 3–5 days.
Wed 18
Lunar New Year (Day 2) Public Holiday
農曆年初二
Thu 19
Lunar New Year (Day 3) Public Holiday
農曆年初三
April 2026
Mon 6
Ching Ming Festival Public Holiday
清明節
Ancestral tomb-sweeping festival. Falls on Sunday Apr 5 in 2026 — observed Monday Apr 6. Families visit graves and make offerings. Cemeteries are very crowded.
Fri 3
Good Friday Public Holiday
耶穌受難節
Sat 4
Holy Saturday (Day after Good Friday) Public Holiday
耶穌受難節翌日
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
復活節星期一
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
勞動節
Mon 25
Buddha's Birthday Public Holiday
佛誕
Observed Monday 25 May — substitute for Buddha's Birthday falling on Sunday 24 May. Major celebrations at Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island.
June 2026
Fri 19
Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) Public Holiday
端午節
Dragon boat races across Hong Kong. Eating glutinous rice dumplings (糭). Major spectacle at Stanley, Aberdeen and Shing Mun.
July 2026
Wed 1
Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day Public Holiday
香港特別行政區成立紀念日
Marks the handover from UK to China on 1 July 1997. Fireworks display and official ceremonies.
September 2026
Sat 26
Day Following Mid-Autumn Festival Public Holiday
中秋節翌日
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Sep 25 (15th day of the 8th lunar month). The day following (Sep 26) is the official public holiday. Lantern-carrying celebrations at Victoria Park and throughout the city on the evening of Sep 25.
October 2026
Thu 1
National Day of the PRC Public Holiday
國慶日
National Day of the People's Republic of China.
Fri 2
Day Following National Day Public Holiday
國慶日翌日
Mon 19
Chung Yeung Festival Public Holiday
重陽節
9th day of the 9th lunar month. Second tomb-sweeping festival — families hike hills and visit ancestors' graves. Avoid hiking trails — very crowded. Falls on Monday Oct 19, 2026.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
聖誕節
Sat 26
Boxing Day (First weekday after Christmas) Public Holiday
聖誕節後第一個周日
If Christmas falls on Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday is a substitute holiday. Major shopping sales period.
Note: Some holidays in Hong Kong apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.